NFL Catch Rule vs. NCAA & NFHS

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Originally Posted by JRutledge

Why is this different than any other possession issue in the end zone? If he stepped a foot on the end line or sideline in the EZ, this would not be an issue. So now breaking the plane without any hit does not matter? Again, people want it both ways and that is the problem. Peace

One reason/difference (in NFHS) might be NFHS 8-2-1 &1a; "Possession of a live ball in the opponents EZ is always a touchdown.

1a. "It is a TD when a runner advances from the field of play so that the ball penetrates the vertical plane of the opponent's goal line.".

2-32-13, provides: "A runner is a player who is in possession of a live ball or is simulating possession of a live ball."